Who is responsible for bills after someone dies, when they have no spouse or children?

Your sister's estate -- any money or property she left when she died -- is responsible for paying any bills she had. If there isn't enough money...

Property line disputes can get ugly, and you may want to avoid that -- you have to live next to the guy whether you win or not. And if you don't...

My wife signed a franchise agreement 3 yrs ago. I ran it. She sold it 4 months ago. I started a similar biz. Can they sue me?

If the franchisor has "issued a threat to sue" or has actually served you with a complaint, then you should consult a lawyer immediately. You...

Can i charge a person to play their own video gaming system in my estiblishment

Sure. You're providing space, power, A/C or heating, perhaps network access. You should consult with a local business attorney to be sure you're...

What is the best way to settle out of court?

You can make a settlement offer at any time, even during a trial, and if the other side accepts it, the case is finished. You can make an offer by...

Our landlord is refusing to reduce rent after she asked 2 girls to leave, due to a zoning violation- can she do this?

You should contact a landlord/tenant attorney for advice immediately. Your landlord likely knows the local ordinances, and only had one tenant...

Is there a legal way to break my lease?

It's "legal" to break a lease, in the sense that you won't go to jail for doing it, but there's always a risk that the landlord will sue you for...

What is the proper procedure for negotiating rent with a landlord?

Problems like this often crop up in college house-sharing situations. The landlord is under no obligation to re-negotiate the rent, and (depending...

I want to sell my rental property that has tenants in it.

You can ask the tenants to leave. They may be willing to go if you offer to pay their moving expenses and some rent at their new home. ...

The second on my home is a personal loan. Am I still responsible for the loan if I go into foreclosure on the first?

California has anti-deficiency statutes so that you won't be on the hook for the difference between your mortgage balance and the (lower) sale...